The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)

€ 33,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 26,200
 Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) Volvo V40 D2
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf GTI Performance is 4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D2
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.47 %
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
27 mpg
city
59 mpg
44 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
1070 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
123.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
74 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft